Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident school choice legislation, allowing public funds to be used for private schooling, will pass despite concerns it could harm public schools. Critics are skeptical about funding assurances.

Devan Jordon was sentenced to life without parole for the capital murder of Jeffrey Johnson, with another trial pending for the murder of Joshua Sandoval.

The Houston Police are investigating a fatal crash where Wilber Fuentes Canales died after his car hit a tree. Alcohol is suspected as a possible factor.

The election of Jimmy Fullen as Galveston County sheriff is controversial due to accusations of falsified documents and an ongoing TCOLE investigation that could revoke his license.

Three adults were arrested after allegedly locking a child in a laundromat dryer as punishment in Houston. The child was distressed but released to a guardian afterward.

Houston Police reported that Victoria Frias was fatally struck by a car while allegedly walking and using her phone on East Sam Houston Parkway South.

A mother pleads guilty to child injury tied to her son's death and neglect of her other children and faces sentencing after the discovery of her son's remains and siblings living in neglect.

Texas sees a significant rise in whooping cough cases, with a similar trend nationwide, prompting health officials to urge vaccinations.

A woman was fatally shot in a Southwest Houston liquor store, with the incident possibly connected to a robbery. Police are investigating with no arrests confirmed yet.

Houston authorities are investigating a fatal crash on the East Freeway that killed a 37-year-old man early Sunday; drivers involved have not been charged.

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest has recalled about 80,000 pounds of Kirkland Signature butter from Costco for lacking an allergen warning for milk, despite milk being stated in the ingredients.

A student at Cypress Park High was seriously injured after being hit by a car in the school's parking lot. Her mother criticized the district's safety measures and response time.

Houston Community College is considering a name change to reflect its expansion, including offering four-year degrees, amidst mixed reactions from the community.